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Images: The Week in Pictures May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
This edition of The Week in Pictures features a lot of warm weather activities, including fishing, biking, rowing, power washing, ice cream eating, garage sale and art show browsing, and benefit walking.
At Argonne, Obama warns federal cuts will hurt research Mar 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The impact of the federal sequester heavily influenced President Barack Obama's speech to scientists at Argonne National Laboratory Friday afternoon, as he painted a bleak picture of American research being outpaced if funding dries up. "In a time where every month you've got to replace your smartphone, imagine what that means when China, Germany and Japan are pumping up basic research and we're just sitting there doing nothing," he said.
Presentations set on gypsy moth treatment Mar 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources said gypsy moth presentations will take place March 18 in Montgomery, March 26 in Lemont, March 27 in Lisle and April 2 in Wheaton. Each will detail treatment plans for the area.
Argonne scientist moonlights as 'Breaking Bad' actorFeb 26, 2013 12:00 AM
He's spent years contributing to important, high-level science projects — helping make nuclear power safer and improving the durability of energy products. Yet, what's made Argonne National Laboratory scientist Marius Stan famous is his side job — a small, recurring role as Romanian car wash owner Bogdan Wolynetz on "AMC's “Breaking Bad” — and his eyebrows.
Survivor alleges Naperville club overserved murder suspectFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
A Lemont man says a downtown Naperville nightspot overserved murder suspect Daniel Olaska the night police say he stabbed to death a grade-school teacher. William Hayes III, one of two men who survived the bar fight with knife wounds, made his allegations in a recent lawsuit against Frankies Blue Room and owner Riff Menza.
GOP state senators get extra work, pay after losses Jan 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Republicans in the Illinois Senate hold a dubious distinction: Because of a November shellacking, every one of them will have a caucus or leadership post — and the accompanying stipend — in this legislative session.
Ride the rails on the Nebraska Zephyr Sept. 22-23Sep 14, 2012 12:00 AM
The Illinois Railway Museum, in cooperation with Amtrak and the BNSF Railway, will operate the Nebraska Zephyr, built in 1936 and powered by the 1940 vintage Burlington Route locomotive “Silver Pilot” on an all-day excursion between Chicago and Quincy, Ill., on Saturday, Sept. 22 and Sunday, Sept. 23. This will be the first time the Nebraska Zephyr has operated carrying passengers from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg, Ill., since it was retired in 1968 and the first time it has ever operated carrying passengers to Quincy, Ill.
Sign up now for Girl Scout Cookie Classic 5K RunAug 14, 2012 12:00 AM
Everyone is invited to join Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana on Saturday, Sept. 8, as it celebrates its 100th anniversary with the Girl Scout Cookie Classic 5K Run, Walk and Celebration in Chicago's Grant Park.
American Cancer Society 2012 Skyline Soiree July 27Jul 11, 2012 12:00 AM
The American Cancer Society's fourth annual Skyline Soiree 2012 will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 27, at the River East Art Center, 435 E. Illinois St. in Chicago. Tickets can be purchased for $95 online and $105 at the door.
Suspects steal van from Lisle dealership, elude cops during chase Jun 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Lisle police are searching for three suspects who stole a van from the Bill Kay Chevrolet car dealership and lead officers on a high speed chase Monday morning. Police found the vehicle abandoned near Lemont.
Cigarette tax increase heads to governor May 29, 2012 12:00 AM
$1.98 in taxes on a pack of cigarettes? The Illinois Senate approved a plan Tuesday to raise the cigarette tax to that level to help pay for health care for the poor. The plan now heads to the governor, who has said he will sign it.
Lemont-area man electrocuted while trimming tree Apr 21, 2012 12:00 AM
Authorities are investigating the death of a 32-year-old Lemont-area man who apparently was electrocuted Friday while trimming a tree. The man was on a ladder trimming a tree at his residence when the ladder made contact with a high-voltage overhead wire, authorities said.
Former CEO to help establish dairies in third-world countries Apr 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features a retired CEO who has founded a new Carpentersville-based firm aimed at helping third-world countries establish safe and modern dairies.
DuPage group provides a voice in court for abused, neglected children Apr 16, 2012 12:00 AM
Being a courtroom advocate for children is a bittersweet endeavor for 61-year-old Gene Climer. While the Lemont man is saddened by the circumstances that bring youths into the judicial system, he's nonetheless glad to be in a position to help. "It tugs at your heart, but you feel good that you're there for them," the retired sales manager said. Climer is one of nearly 130 people who volunteer with CASA of DuPage County.